An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a program to allow cranberry farmers to transfer their water use permits to other permitted cranberry operations or to use them for water mitigation efforts. The Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for developing the regulations and guidelines needed to implement this transfer program. This aims to improve water management for cranberry farming in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Allows transfer of water use registration statements and permits.
- Permits transfers for mitigation purposes.
- Designates the Department of Environmental Protection to establish program regulations.
- The regulations must be in place by December 31, 2026.
- Focuses specifically on water use related to cranberry operations.
Who is affected
- Cranberry farmers
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Other permitted water users
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal mechanism for water use transfer within the cranberry industry.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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